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Maintenance -Electrical Technician

Company:
Sipi Metals
Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
May 12, 2024
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Description:

Job Description

We are expanding and looking to add a maintenance electrician to our team!

Employee Referral Bonus offered: $1,000

Pre-employment requirements

Authorized to work in the United States.

Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Responsibilities

Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.

Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.

Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain fully functional in a production environment.

Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, mergers, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.

Review blueprints to understand the wiring to troubleshoot component problems

Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.

Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.

Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.

Three-phase and single-phase experience required 120/240/480 volt

Ability to troubleshoot complex circuits

Experience installing Rigid and EMT conduit up to 2”

Lockout Tag out and Electrical Safety Experience

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

You will get dirty as it is a heavy industrial facility.

2 or 4-year degree in EE or EET or 3-5+ years equivalent experience

PLC experience – preferably Allen Bradly, some Siemens a plus – min 1 year

480V 3-Phase power experience preferably in manufacturing

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience

Ability to read electrical schematics.

NFPA 70 (NEC) & 70E (electrical safety) familiarity

Industrial manufacturing experience a plus

Arc flash training a plus

Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields

Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals

Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Authorized to work in the United States

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Schematics

Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Hydraulics Experience

PLC Programming Experience

PLC Wiring Experience

Machine Safety Inspections

Meets Physical Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Customer Service

Bachelor's Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Salary info:

$22 - $30 / hr

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